On March 12, 1993, a DE Havilland DHC-2 (registration N67667) was involved in an aviation accident near Ketchikan, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE BUILDING SITUATED AT THE END OF THE TAKEOFF SITE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A DHC-2 Beaver on a wheel takeoff from a seaplane ramp struck a generator building, shearing a horizontal stabilizer, then continued to an airport for a safe landing.
Incident Summary
The pilot in command attempted a wheel takeoff from an area typically used as a seaplane pullout ramp. The available takeoff distance was approximately 500 feet. During the takeoff, the DHC-2 Beaver struck a one-story generator building, shearing off a horizontal stabilizer. Despite the damage, the aircraft continued for one mile to an international airport and landed without incident.
Witness Observations
Witnesses reported that they had not seen a wheel-equipped aircraft attempt takeoff from that spot in three years.
Aircraft Details
The aircraft involved was a DHC-2 Beaver. The aircraft was on wheels at the time of the incident.
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